The Arkansas Department of Education has received federal funding to sub-grant Character Education School-Based programs through a competitive grant process. Funding will be available for approximately 30 sub-grants at a maximum level of $20,000. Individual schools within a district or the district itself may apply.
The Character Education application is due by 4:30 p.m. on January 15, 2002.
Mail an original and three copies to:
Karen Ghidotti
Arkansas Department of Education
Grant Initiatives / Early Childhood Education
ATTN: Character-Centered Teaching Grant
#4 Capitol Mall, Room 402-A
Little Rock, AR 72201
Faxed copies will not be accepted. The original and each copy should be stapled in the upper left hand corner (do not use special binding). The cover sheet for this RFP must be utilized as the cover sheet for the submitted application. For additional information or questions please contact Karen Ghidotti via e-mail at kghidotti@arkedu.k12.ar.us or phone 501-682-4379 or Brazier Watts via e-mail at bwatts@arkedu.k12.ar.us or phone 501-682-5615.